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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 230 and 72.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 230 and 72.29 is: 108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 230 = 72.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/230 = 72.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 230 × 72.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 16,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626.70/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.39

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