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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.49, 230.27 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.49, 230.27 and 108.13 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.49 : 230.27 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.49/230.27 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.49x = 230.27 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.49x = 24,899.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,899.10/153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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