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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 230.96 and 45.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 230.96 and 45.75 is: 68.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 230.96 = 45.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/230.96 = 45.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 230.96 × 45.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 10,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,566.19/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.63

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