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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 230.79 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 230.79 and 85.32 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 230.79 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/230.79 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 230.79 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 19,691.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691.32/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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