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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.73, 230.35 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.73, 230.35 and 76.58 is: 114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.73 : 230.35 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.73/230.35 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.73x = 230.35 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.73x = 17,639.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639.87/153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.74

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