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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 230.08 and 102.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 230.08 and 102.19 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 230.08 = 102.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/230.08 = 102.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 230.08 × 102.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 23,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,511.88/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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