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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 230.71 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 230.71 and 108.18 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 230.71 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/230.71 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 230.71 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 24,957.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,957.94/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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