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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 230.26 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 230.26 and 108.12 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 230.26 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/230.26 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 230.26 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 24,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,895.71/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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