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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.75, 230.72 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.75, 230.72 and 68.25 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.75 : 230.72 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.75/230.72 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.75x = 230.72 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.75x = 15,746.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746.64/153.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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