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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.61, 230.34 and 56.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.61, 230.34 and 56.04 is: 84.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.61 : 230.34 = 56.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.61/230.34 = 56.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.61x = 230.34 × 56.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.61x = 12,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,908.18/153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.03

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