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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.80, 230.49 and 110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.80, 230.49 and 110.22 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.80 : 230.49 = 110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.80/230.49 = 110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.80x = 230.49 × 110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.80x = 25,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,404.61/153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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