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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.83, 230.71 and 56.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.83, 230.71 and 56.33 is: 84.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.83 : 230.71 = 56.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.83/230.71 = 56.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.83x = 230.71 × 56.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.83x = 12,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,995.89/153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.48

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