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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 230.50 and 45.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 230.50 and 45.43 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 230.50 = 45.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/230.50 = 45.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 230.50 × 45.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 10,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,470.84/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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