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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.91 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.91 and 81.64 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.91 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.91 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.91 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 18,851.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851.49/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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