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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 230.56 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 230.56 and 119.72 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 230.56 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/230.56 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 230.56 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 27,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,602.64/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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