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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.79, 230.69 and 105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.79, 230.69 and 105.33 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.79 : 230.69 = 105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.79/230.69 = 105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.79x = 230.69 × 105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.79x = 24,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,299.71/153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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