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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.94, 230.92 and 45.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.94, 230.92 and 45.72 is: 68.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.94 : 230.92 = 45.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.94/230.92 = 45.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.94x = 230.92 × 45.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.94x = 10,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,557.66/153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.58

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