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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 229.97 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 229.97 and 72.18 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 229.97 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/229.97 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 229.97 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 16,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598.87/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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