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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 229.60 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 229.60 and 105 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 229.60 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/229.60 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 229.60 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 24,108
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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