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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 230.94 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 230.94 and 153.65 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 230.94 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/230.94 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 230.94 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 35,482.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,482.78/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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