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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.40, 229.86 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.40, 229.86 and 107.16 is: 160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.40 : 229.86 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.40/229.86 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.40x = 229.86 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.40x = 24,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,631.80/153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.57

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