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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.08 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.08 and 105.12 is: 157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.08 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.08 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.08 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 24,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,080.89/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.39

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