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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.66, 230.85 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.66, 230.85 and 110.46 is: 165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.66 : 230.85 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.66/230.85 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.66x = 230.85 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.66x = 25,499.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,499.69/153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.95

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