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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.98, 230.80 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.98, 230.80 and 67.26 is: 100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.98 : 230.80 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.98/230.80 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.98x = 230.80 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.98x = 15,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523.61/153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.82

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