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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 230.52 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 230.52 and 113.16 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 230.52 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/230.52 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 230.52 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 26,085.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,085.64/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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