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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 229.78 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 229.78 and 71.91 is: 107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 229.78 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/229.78 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 229.78 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 16,521.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,521.97/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.88

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