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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 231.36 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 231.36 and 113.50 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 231.36 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/231.36 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 231.36 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 26,259.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,259.36/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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