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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 230.03 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 230.03 and 72.26 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 230.03 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/230.03 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 230.03 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 16,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620.82/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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