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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 230.48 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 230.48 and 45.48 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 230.48 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/230.48 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 230.48 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 10,482.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,482.00/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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