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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.71, 230.57 and 56.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.71, 230.57 and 56.22 is: 84.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.71 : 230.57 = 56.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.71/230.57 = 56.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.71x = 230.57 × 56.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.71x = 12,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962.65/153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.33

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