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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.66, 230.16 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.66, 230.16 and 81.30 is: 121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.66 : 230.16 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.66/230.16 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.66x = 230.16 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.66x = 18,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712.01/153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.78

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