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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 229.89 and 72.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 229.89 and 72.07 is: 108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 229.89 = 72.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/229.89 = 72.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 229.89 × 72.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 16,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,568.46/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.13

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