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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 230.88 and 85.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 230.88 and 85.87 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 230.88 = 85.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/230.88 = 85.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 230.88 × 85.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 19,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826.06/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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