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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.87, 230.61 and 67.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.87, 230.61 and 67.08 is: 100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.87 : 230.61 = 67.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.87/230.61 = 67.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.87x = 230.61 × 67.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.87x = 15,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,467.83/153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.53

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