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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 230.56 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 230.56 and 85.41 is: 127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 230.56 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/230.56 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 230.56 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 19,692.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,692.13/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.90

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