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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 230.52 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 230.52 and 112.86 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 230.52 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/230.52 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 230.52 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 26,016.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,016.49/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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