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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 230.81 and 51.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 230.81 and 51.20 is: 76.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 230.81 = 51.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/230.81 = 51.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 230.81 × 51.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 11,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,818.18/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.78

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