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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 230.66 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 230.66 and 110.42 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 230.66 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/230.66 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 230.66 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 25,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,469.48/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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