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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 230.34 and 119.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 230.34 and 119.00 is: 178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 230.34 = 119.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/230.34 = 119.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 230.34 × 119.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 27,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,409.31/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.88

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