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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 230.38 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 230.38 and 110.82 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 230.38 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/230.38 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 230.38 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 25,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,530.71/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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