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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 229.95 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 229.95 and 105.21 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 229.95 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/229.95 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 229.95 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 24,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,193.04/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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