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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 230.67 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 230.67 and 45.56 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 230.67 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/230.67 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 230.67 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 10,508.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,508.17/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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