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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 230.89 and 38.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 230.89 and 38.37 is: 57.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 230.89 = 38.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/230.89 = 38.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 230.89 × 38.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 8,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,859.25/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.55

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