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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.31, 230.74 and 115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.31, 230.74 and 115 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.31 : 230.74 = 115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.31/230.74 = 115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.31x = 230.74 × 115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.31x = 26,535.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,535.10/153.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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