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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 230.94 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 230.94 and 56.52 is: 84.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 230.94 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/230.94 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 230.94 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 13,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,052.73/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.78

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