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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.66 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.66 and 108.05 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.66 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.66 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.66 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 24,922.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,922.27/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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