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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.32, 229.98 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.32, 229.98 and 72.20 is: 108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.32 : 229.98 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.32/229.98 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.32x = 229.98 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.32x = 16,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,604.56/153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.30

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