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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.77, 230.66 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.77, 230.66 and 76.71 is: 115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.77 : 230.66 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.77/230.66 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.77x = 230.66 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.77x = 17,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,693.93/153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.07

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