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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 229.72 and 70.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 229.72 and 70.97 is: 106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 229.72 = 70.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/229.72 = 70.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 229.72 × 70.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 16,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303.98/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.32

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