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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 230.69 and 67.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 230.69 and 67.31 is: 100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 230.69 = 67.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/230.69 = 67.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 230.69 × 67.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 15,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,526.25/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.89

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