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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 230.27 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 230.27 and 107.93 is: 161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 230.27 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/230.27 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 230.27 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 24,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,851.35/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.98

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