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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.66, 230.64 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.66, 230.64 and 81.45 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.66 : 230.64 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.66/230.64 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.66x = 230.64 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.66x = 18,785.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,785.63/153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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