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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 231 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 231 and 119.66 is: 179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 231 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/231 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 231 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 27,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641.46/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.63

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