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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 229.80 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 229.80 and 105.42 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 229.80 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/229.80 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 229.80 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 24,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,225.52/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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