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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 230.42 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 230.42 and 105.21 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 230.42 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/230.42 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 230.42 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 24,241.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,241.96/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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