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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 231.53 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 231.53 and 113.46 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 231.53 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/231.53 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 231.53 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 26,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,268.53/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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