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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 230.60 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 230.60 and 56.27 is: 84.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 230.60 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/230.60 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 230.60 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 12,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,976.58/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.38

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