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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 230.30 and 114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 230.30 and 114.85 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 230.30 = 114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/230.30 = 114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 230.30 × 114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 26,448.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,448.23/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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