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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.50 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.50 and 109.71 is: 164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.50 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.50 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.50 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 25,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178.45/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.57

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