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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.61, 230.09 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.61, 230.09 and 104.59 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.61 : 230.09 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.61/230.09 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.61x = 230.09 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.61x = 24,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065.47/153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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