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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 230.83 and 51.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 230.83 and 51.15 is: 76.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 230.83 = 51.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/230.83 = 51.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 230.83 × 51.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 11,806.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,806.95/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.73

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