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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.45, 230.13 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.45, 230.13 and 107.73 is: 161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.45 : 230.13 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.45/230.13 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.45x = 230.13 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.45x = 24,791.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,791.90/153.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.56

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