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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.78 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.78 and 81.63 is: 122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.78 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.78 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.78 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 18,837.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,837.01/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.46

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