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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 230.01 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 230.01 and 117.02 is: 175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 230.01 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/230.01 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 230.01 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 26,916.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,916.25/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.30

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