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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.77, 230.58 and 71.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.77, 230.58 and 71.51 is: 107.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.77 : 230.58 = 71.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.77/230.58 = 71.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.77x = 230.58 × 71.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.77x = 16,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,487.62/153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.23

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