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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.65, 230.28 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.65, 230.28 and 112.88 is: 169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.65 : 230.28 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.65/230.28 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.65x = 230.28 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.65x = 25,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,994.16/153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.17

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