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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 230.04 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 230.04 and 112.83 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 230.04 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/230.04 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 230.04 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 25,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,955.41/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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