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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.30, 229.53 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.30, 229.53 and 112.41 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.30 : 229.53 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.30/229.53 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.30x = 229.53 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.30x = 25,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,801.47/153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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