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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.87, 230.80 and 62.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.87, 230.80 and 62.52 is: 93.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.87 : 230.80 = 62.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.87/230.80 = 62.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.87x = 230.80 × 62.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.87x = 14,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,430.01/153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.78

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