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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 230.84 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 230.84 and 38.35 is: 57.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 230.84 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/230.84 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 230.84 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 8,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,852.23/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.52

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