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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 229.84 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 229.84 and 105.28 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 229.84 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/229.84 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 229.84 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 24,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,197.56/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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