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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 229.82 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 229.82 and 116.91 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 229.82 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/229.82 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 229.82 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 26,867.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,867.85/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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