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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 229.21 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 229.21 and 114.20 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 229.21 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/229.21 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 229.21 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 26,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,175.78/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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