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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 229.64 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 229.64 and 112.55 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 229.64 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/229.64 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 229.64 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 25,844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,844.27/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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