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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.56 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.56 and 107.34 is: 161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.56 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.56 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.56 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 24,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,640.97/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.05

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