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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 230.69 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 230.69 and 71.50 is: 107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 230.69 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/230.69 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 230.69 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 16,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,494.34/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.26

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