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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 230.28 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 230.28 and 102.34 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 230.28 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/230.28 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 230.28 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 23,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,566.86/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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