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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 230.39 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 230.39 and 110.34 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 230.39 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/230.39 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 230.39 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 25,421.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,421.23/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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