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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 230.76 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 230.76 and 67.28 is: 100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 230.76 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/230.76 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 230.76 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 15,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,524.38/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.83

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