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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.74 and 51.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.74 and 51.11 is: 76.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.74 = 51.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.74 = 51.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.74 × 51.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 11,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,791.71/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.66

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