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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.95, 231.08 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.95, 231.08 and 85.50 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.95 : 231.08 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.95/231.08 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.95x = 231.08 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.95x = 19,756.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,756.91/153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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