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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.95, 230.96 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.95, 230.96 and 71.62 is: 107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.95 : 230.96 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.95/230.96 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.95x = 230.96 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.95x = 16,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541.43/153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.45

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