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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 230.67 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 230.67 and 85.41 is: 127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 230.67 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/230.67 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 230.67 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 19,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701.52/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.99

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