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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 230.57 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 230.57 and 119.32 is: 179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 230.57 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/230.57 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 230.57 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 27,511.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,511.61/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.07

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