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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.73, 230.69 and 62.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.73, 230.69 and 62.42 is: 93.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.73 : 230.69 = 62.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.73/230.69 = 62.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.73x = 230.69 × 62.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.73x = 14,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,398.67/153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.66

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