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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.84, 230.83 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.84, 230.83 and 67.24 is: 100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.84 : 230.83 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.84/230.83 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.84x = 230.83 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.84x = 15,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,520.26/153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.89

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