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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.33, 230.01 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.33, 230.01 and 119.31 is: 178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.33 : 230.01 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.33/230.01 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.33x = 230.01 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.33x = 27,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,442.49/153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.98

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