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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.65, 230.27 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.65, 230.27 and 113.11 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.65 : 230.27 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.65/230.27 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.65x = 230.27 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.65x = 26,044.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044.70/153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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