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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.02, 229.37 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.02, 229.37 and 118.53 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.02 : 229.37 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.02/229.37 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.02x = 229.37 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.02x = 27,186.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,186.63/153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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