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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.75, 230.45 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.75, 230.45 and 76.55 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.75 : 230.45 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.75/230.45 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.75x = 230.45 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.75x = 17,639.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639.41/153.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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