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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.67, 230.62 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.67, 230.62 and 113.20 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.67 : 230.62 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.67/230.62 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.67x = 230.62 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.67x = 26,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,106.18/153.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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