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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.32, 230.10 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.32, 230.10 and 114.37 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.32 : 230.10 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.32/230.10 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.32x = 230.10 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.32x = 26,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,316.54/153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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