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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.57, 229.95 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.57, 229.95 and 107.76 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.57 : 229.95 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.57/229.95 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.57x = 229.95 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.57x = 24,779.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,779.41/153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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