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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 230.56 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 230.56 and 105.64 is: 158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 230.56 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/230.56 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 230.56 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 24,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356.36/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.47

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