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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 230.00 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 230.00 and 72.11 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 230.00 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/230.00 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 230.00 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 16,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,584.94/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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