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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 230.55 and 62.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 230.55 and 62.38 is: 93.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 230.55 = 62.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/230.55 = 62.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 230.55 × 62.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 14,381.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381.71/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.53

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