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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 231.24 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 231.24 and 105.96 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 231.24 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/231.24 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 231.24 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 24,502.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,502.19/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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