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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.06, 229.74 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.06, 229.74 and 112.37 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.06 : 229.74 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.06/229.74 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.06x = 229.74 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.06x = 25,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,814.74/153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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