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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.87, 230.84 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.87, 230.84 and 67.16 is: 100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.87 : 230.84 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.87/230.84 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.87x = 230.84 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.87x = 15,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,503.21/153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.76

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