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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 231.36 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 231.36 and 113.34 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 231.36 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/231.36 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 231.36 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 26,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222.34/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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