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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 229.50 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 229.50 and 114.66 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 229.50 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/229.50 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 229.50 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 26,314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,314.47/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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