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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 230.44 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 230.44 and 81.60 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 230.44 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/230.44 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 230.44 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 18,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,803.90/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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