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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 229.72 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 229.72 and 112.64 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 229.72 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/229.72 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 229.72 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 25,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,875.66/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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