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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.33, 229.30 and 114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.33, 229.30 and 114.83 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.33 : 229.30 = 114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.33/229.30 = 114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.33x = 229.30 × 114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.33x = 26,331.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,331.24/153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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