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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 229.60 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 229.60 and 110.40 is: 165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 229.60 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/229.60 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 229.60 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 25,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,347.84/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.46

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