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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 230.16 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 230.16 and 110.72 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 230.16 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/230.16 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 230.16 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 25,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,483.32/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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