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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.87, 230.82 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.87, 230.82 and 71.60 is: 107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.87 : 230.82 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.87/230.82 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.87x = 230.82 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.87x = 16,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,525.29/153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.40

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