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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 230.48 and 85.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 230.48 and 85.27 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 230.48 = 85.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/230.48 = 85.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 230.48 × 85.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 19,652.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,652.67/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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