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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 230.55 and 62.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 230.55 and 62.43 is: 93.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 230.55 = 62.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/230.55 = 62.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 230.55 × 62.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 14,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,393.24/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.65

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