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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.35, 229.62 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.35, 229.62 and 112.46 is: 168.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.35 : 229.62 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.35/229.62 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.35x = 229.62 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.35x = 25,823.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,823.07/153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.39

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