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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 230.94 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 230.94 and 67.22 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 230.94 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/230.94 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 230.94 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 15,523.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523.79/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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