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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 230.04 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 230.04 and 112.77 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 230.04 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/230.04 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 230.04 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 25,941.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,941.61/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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