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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 230.95 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 230.95 and 108.34 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 230.95 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/230.95 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 230.95 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 25,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,020.68/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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