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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 230.29 and 80.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 230.29 and 80.47 is: 120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 230.29 = 80.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/230.29 = 80.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 230.29 × 80.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 18,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,532.53/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.65

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