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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 231.03 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 231.03 and 105.21 is: 157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 231.03 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/231.03 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 231.03 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 24,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,306.67/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.85

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