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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 230.03 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 230.03 and 116.84 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 230.03 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/230.03 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 230.03 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 26,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,876.12/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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