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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 231.30 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 231.30 and 106.14 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 231.30 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/231.30 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 231.30 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 24,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,550.18/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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