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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.95, 230.95 and 85.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.95, 230.95 and 85.46 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.95 : 230.95 = 85.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.95/230.95 = 85.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.95x = 230.95 × 85.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.95x = 19,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,735.94/153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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