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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 229.68 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 229.68 and 104.88 is: 157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 229.68 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/229.68 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 229.68 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 24,088.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,088.84/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.37

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