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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 229.55 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 229.55 and 71.87 is: 107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 229.55 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/229.55 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 229.55 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 16,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,496.25/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.77

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