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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 230.98 and 38.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 230.98 and 38.43 is: 57.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 230.98 = 38.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/230.98 = 38.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 230.98 × 38.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 8,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,876.37/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.64

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