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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.42 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.42 and 80.76 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.42 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.42 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.42 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 18,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608.72/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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