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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 229.92 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 229.92 and 115.26 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 229.92 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/229.92 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 229.92 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 26,500.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,500.58/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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