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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 229.86 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 229.86 and 85.21 is: 127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 229.86 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/229.86 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 229.86 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 19,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585.80/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.49

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