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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.28 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.28 and 119.74 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.28 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.28 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.28 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 27,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,573.73/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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