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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 230.64 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 230.64 and 76.66 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 230.64 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/230.64 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 230.64 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 17,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,680.86/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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