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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.94, 230.20 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.94, 230.20 and 112.94 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.94 : 230.20 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.94/230.20 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.94x = 230.20 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.94x = 25,998.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,998.79/153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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