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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.12, 228.99 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.12, 228.99 and 112.13 is: 167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.12 : 228.99 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.12/228.99 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.12x = 228.99 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.12x = 25,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,676.65/153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.69

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