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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 230.15 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 230.15 and 81.32 is: 121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 230.15 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/230.15 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 230.15 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 18,715.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,715.80/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.82

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