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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 230.84 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 230.84 and 81.76 is: 122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 230.84 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/230.84 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 230.84 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 18,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,873.48/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.65

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