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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 230.10 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 230.10 and 107.50 is: 161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 230.10 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/230.10 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 230.10 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 24,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735.75/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.38

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