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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 230.40 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 230.40 and 68.25 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 230.40 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/230.40 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 230.40 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 15,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,724.80/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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