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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.85, 230.64 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.85, 230.64 and 81.76 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.85 : 230.64 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.85/230.64 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.85x = 230.64 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.85x = 18,857.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,857.13/153.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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