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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.71, 230.58 and 62.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.71, 230.58 and 62.45 is: 93.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.71 : 230.58 = 62.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.71/230.58 = 62.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.71x = 230.58 × 62.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.71x = 14,398.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,398.57/153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.68

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