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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.59 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.59 and 61.22 is: 91.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.59 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.59 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.59 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 14,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,116.72/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.77

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