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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.95, 230.87 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.95, 230.87 and 45.70 is: 68.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.95 : 230.87 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.95/230.87 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.95x = 230.87 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.95x = 10,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,550.30/153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.53

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