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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.75, 230.60 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.75, 230.60 and 115.11 is: 172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.75 : 230.60 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.75/230.60 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.75x = 230.60 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.75x = 26,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543.79/153.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.64

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