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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 230.49 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 230.49 and 105.72 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 230.49 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/230.49 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 230.49 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 24,367.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,367.40/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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