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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.65, 230.54 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.65, 230.54 and 112.56 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.65 : 230.54 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.65/230.54 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.65x = 230.54 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.65x = 25,949.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,949.58/153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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