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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.83, 230.81 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.83, 230.81 and 113.46 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.83 : 230.81 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.83/230.81 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.83x = 230.81 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.83x = 26,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,187.14/153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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