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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.91, 230.93 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.91, 230.93 and 81.75 is: 122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.91 : 230.93 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.91/230.93 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.91x = 230.93 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.91x = 18,878.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,878.73/153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.66

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