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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 229.95 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 229.95 and 106.58 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 229.95 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/229.95 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 229.95 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 24,508.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,508.07/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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