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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 230.84 and 51.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 230.84 and 51.17 is: 76.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 230.84 = 51.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/230.84 = 51.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 230.84 × 51.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 11,812.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,812.08/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.76

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