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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 231.24 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 231.24 and 113.22 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 231.24 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/231.24 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 231.24 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 26,180.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,180.99/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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