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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.35, 230.01 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.35, 230.01 and 72.24 is: 108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.35 : 230.01 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.35/230.01 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.35x = 230.01 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.35x = 16,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,615.92/153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.35

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