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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.66, 230.58 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.66, 230.58 and 85.17 is: 127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.66 : 230.58 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.66/230.58 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.66x = 230.58 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.66x = 19,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,638.50/153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.80

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