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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.21, 229.77 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.21, 229.77 and 72 is: 107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.21 : 229.77 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.21/229.77 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.21x = 229.77 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.21x = 16,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543.44/153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.98

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