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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.87, 230.72 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.87, 230.72 and 45.63 is: 68.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.87 : 230.72 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.87/230.72 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.87x = 230.72 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.87x = 10,527.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,527.75/153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.42

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