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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.83, 230.65 and 62.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.83, 230.65 and 62.42 is: 93.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.83 : 230.65 = 62.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.83/230.65 = 62.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.83x = 230.65 × 62.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.83x = 14,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,395.86/153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.58

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