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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.32, 230.12 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.32, 230.12 and 72.12 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.32 : 230.12 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.32/230.12 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.32x = 230.12 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.32x = 16,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,596.25/153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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