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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 229.43 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 229.43 and 112.32 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 229.43 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/229.43 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 229.43 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 25,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,769.86/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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