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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.75, 230.61 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.75, 230.61 and 45.51 is: 68.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.75 : 230.61 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.75/230.61 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.75x = 230.61 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.75x = 10,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,495.06/153.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.26

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