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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 229.85 and 112.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 229.85 and 112.99 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 229.85 = 112.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/229.85 = 112.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 229.85 × 112.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 25,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,969.61/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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