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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 229.58 and 107.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 229.58 and 107.54 is: 161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 229.58 = 107.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/229.58 = 107.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 229.58 × 107.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 24,689.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,689.03/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.20

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