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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 230.16 and 72.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 230.16 and 72.21 is: 108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 230.16 = 72.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/230.16 = 72.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 230.16 × 72.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 16,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620.99/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.36

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