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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.20, 229.72 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.20, 229.72 and 72.09 is: 108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.20 : 229.72 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.20/229.72 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.20x = 229.72 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.20x = 16,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,560.51/153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.10

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