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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 230.55 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 230.55 and 113.15 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 230.55 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/230.55 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 230.55 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 26,085.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,085.59/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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