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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 230.00 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 230.00 and 72.14 is: 108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 230.00 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/230.00 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 230.00 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 16,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590.69/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.28

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