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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.13, 229.38 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.13, 229.38 and 71.86 is: 107.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.13 : 229.38 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.13/229.38 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.13x = 229.38 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.13x = 16,483.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,483.25/153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.64

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