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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.98, 231.39 and 81.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.98, 231.39 and 81.89 is: 123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.98 : 231.39 = 81.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.98/231.39 = 81.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.98x = 231.39 × 81.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.98x = 18,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948.53/153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.06

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