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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 230.31 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 230.31 and 110.26 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 230.31 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/230.31 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 230.31 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 25,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,393.98/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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