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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.17, 229.86 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.17, 229.86 and 72.02 is: 108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.17 : 229.86 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.17/229.86 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.17x = 229.86 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.17x = 16,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,554.52/153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.08

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