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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.79, 230.68 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.79, 230.68 and 108.07 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.79 : 230.68 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.79/230.68 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.79x = 230.68 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.79x = 24,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,929.59/153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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