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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.81, 230.50 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.81, 230.50 and 76.66 is: 114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.81 : 230.50 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.81/230.50 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.81x = 230.50 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.81x = 17,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,670.51/153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.89

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