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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 230.67 and 107.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 230.67 and 107.78 is: 161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 230.67 = 107.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/230.67 = 107.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 230.67 × 107.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 24,861.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861.61/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.90

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