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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.98, 230.93 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.98, 230.93 and 45.74 is: 68.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.98 : 230.93 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.98/230.93 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.98x = 230.93 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.98x = 10,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,562.74/153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.60

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