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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 229.68 and 72.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 229.68 and 72.03 is: 108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 229.68 = 72.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/229.68 = 72.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 229.68 × 72.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 16,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543.85/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.07

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