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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.35, 230.10 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.35, 230.10 and 72.19 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.35 : 230.10 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.35/230.10 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.35x = 230.10 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.35x = 16,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610.92/153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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