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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 229.50 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 229.50 and 114.64 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 229.50 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/229.50 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 229.50 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 26,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309.88/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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