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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 230.43 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 230.43 and 56.13 is: 84.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 230.43 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/230.43 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 230.43 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 12,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,934.04/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.18

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