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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.61, 230.43 and 43.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.61, 230.43 and 43.92 is: 65.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.61 : 230.43 = 43.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.61/230.43 = 43.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.61x = 230.43 × 43.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.61x = 10,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,120.15/153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.88

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