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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.86, 230.99 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.86, 230.99 and 85.41 is: 128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.86 : 230.99 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.86/230.99 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.86x = 230.99 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.86x = 19,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,728.86/153.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.23

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