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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.79, 230.11 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.79, 230.11 and 102.56 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.79 : 230.11 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.79/230.11 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.79x = 230.11 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.79x = 23,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,598.67/153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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