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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 230.90 and 45.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 230.90 and 45.71 is: 68.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 230.90 = 45.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/230.90 = 45.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 230.90 × 45.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 10,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,553.06/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.56

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