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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 230.79 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 230.79 and 85.34 is: 128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 230.79 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/230.79 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 230.79 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 19,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,694.46/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.07

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