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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 230.92 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 230.92 and 113.47 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 230.92 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/230.92 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 230.92 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 26,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,202.49/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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