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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 230.26 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 230.26 and 110.20 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 230.26 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/230.26 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 230.26 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 25,374.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,374.65/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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