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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.01, 229.56 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.01, 229.56 and 71.84 is: 107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.01 : 229.56 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.01/229.56 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.01x = 229.56 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.01x = 16,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,490.81/153.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.77

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