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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.65, 230.24 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.65, 230.24 and 104.85 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.65 : 230.24 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.65/230.24 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.65x = 230.24 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.65x = 24,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140.93/153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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