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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 230.61 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 230.61 and 111.96 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 230.61 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/230.61 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 230.61 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 25,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,819.10/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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