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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 230.63 and 62.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 230.63 and 62.41 is: 93.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 230.63 = 62.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/230.63 = 62.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 230.63 × 62.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 14,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,392.62/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.68

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