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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 230.92 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 230.92 and 81.75 is: 122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 230.92 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/230.92 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 230.92 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 18,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,877.79/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.67

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