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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 230.27 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 230.27 and 102.49 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 230.27 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/230.27 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 230.27 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 23,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,599.28/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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