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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 230.16 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 230.16 and 113.16 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 230.16 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/230.16 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 230.16 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 26,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044.91/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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