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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.25, 229.78 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.25, 229.78 and 72.15 is: 108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.25 : 229.78 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.25/229.78 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.25x = 229.78 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.25x = 16,578.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,578.63/153.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.18

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