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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.49, 229.89 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.49, 229.89 and 112.81 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.49 : 229.89 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.49/229.89 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.49x = 229.89 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.49x = 25,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,933.89/153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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