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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.94, 230.85 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.94, 230.85 and 113.62 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.94 : 230.85 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.94/230.85 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.94x = 230.85 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.94x = 26,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,229.18/153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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