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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.10, 229.44 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.10, 229.44 and 104.86 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.10 : 229.44 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.10/229.44 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.10x = 229.44 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.10x = 24,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,059.08/153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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