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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.40, 230.16 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.40, 230.16 and 72.16 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.40 : 230.16 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.40/230.16 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.40x = 230.16 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.40x = 16,608.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,608.35/153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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