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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.11, 229.74 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.11, 229.74 and 118.94 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.11 : 229.74 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.11/229.74 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.11x = 229.74 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.11x = 27,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,324.13/153.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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