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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 230.82 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 230.82 and 68.42 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 230.82 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/230.82 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 230.82 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 15,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,792.70/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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