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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.62, 230.23 and 76.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.62, 230.23 and 76.54 is: 114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.62 : 230.23 = 76.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.62/230.23 = 76.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.62x = 230.23 × 76.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.62x = 17,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,620.68/153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.70

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