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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 229.71 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 229.71 and 113.07 is: 169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 229.71 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/229.71 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 229.71 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 25,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,973.31/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.33

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