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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 229.62 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 229.62 and 112.48 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 229.62 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/229.62 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 229.62 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 25,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,827.66/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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