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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.67 and 62.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.67 and 62.55 is: 93.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.67 = 62.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.67 = 62.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.67 × 62.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 14,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428.41/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.80

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