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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 230.92 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 230.92 and 55.14 is: 82.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 230.92 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/230.92 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 230.92 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 12,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,733.68/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.69

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