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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.77, 230.74 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.77, 230.74 and 113.38 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.77 : 230.74 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.77/230.74 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.77x = 230.74 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.77x = 26,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,159.58/153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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