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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 230.64 and 81.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 230.64 and 81.84 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 230.64 = 81.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/230.64 = 81.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 230.64 × 81.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 18,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875.58/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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