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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.71, 230.45 and 80.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.71, 230.45 and 80.62 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.71 : 230.45 = 80.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.71/230.45 = 80.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.71x = 230.45 × 80.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.71x = 18,579.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579.37/153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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