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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.62, 230.49 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.62, 230.49 and 85.19 is: 127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.62 : 230.49 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.62/230.49 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.62x = 230.49 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.62x = 19,633.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633.86/153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.81

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