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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.53, 229.83 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.53, 229.83 and 107.51 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.53 : 229.83 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.53/229.83 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.53x = 229.83 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.53x = 24,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,707.87/153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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