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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 230.82 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 230.82 and 118.20 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 230.82 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/230.82 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 230.82 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 27,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,282.92/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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