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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 230.88 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 230.88 and 102.60 is: 153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 230.88 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/230.88 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 230.88 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 23,688.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,688.29/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.92

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