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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 230.34 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 230.34 and 110.12 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 230.34 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/230.34 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 230.34 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 25,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,364.05/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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