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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.04, 229.84 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.04, 229.84 and 105.04 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.04 : 229.84 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.04/229.84 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.04x = 229.84 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.04x = 24,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142.39/153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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