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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 230.87 and 45.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 230.87 and 45.71 is: 68.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 230.87 = 45.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/230.87 = 45.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 230.87 × 45.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 10,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,551.68/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.57

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