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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 231.12 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 231.12 and 85.62 is: 128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 231.12 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/231.12 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 231.12 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 19,788.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,788.49/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.53

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