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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 230.76 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 230.76 and 81.75 is: 122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 230.76 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/230.76 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 230.76 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 18,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,864.63/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.51

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