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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 229.76 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 229.76 and 118.97 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 229.76 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/229.76 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 229.76 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 27,333.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,333.95/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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