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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 230.31 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 230.31 and 113.19 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 230.31 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/230.31 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 230.31 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 26,068.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,068.79/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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