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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.32, 229.86 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.32, 229.86 and 107.72 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.32 : 229.86 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.32/229.86 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.32x = 229.86 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.32x = 24,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,760.52/153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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