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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.84, 230.76 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.84, 230.76 and 68.40 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.84 : 230.76 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.84/230.76 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.84x = 230.76 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.84x = 15,783.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,783.98/153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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