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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 230.74 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 230.74 and 113.20 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 230.74 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/230.74 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 230.74 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 26,119.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,119.77/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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