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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.10, 229.32 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.10, 229.32 and 71.82 is: 107.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.10 : 229.32 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.10/229.32 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.10x = 229.32 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.10x = 16,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469.76/153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.58

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