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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.40, 230.20 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.40, 230.20 and 72.25 is: 108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.40 : 230.20 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.40/230.20 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.40x = 230.20 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.40x = 16,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,631.95/153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.42

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