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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 230.22 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 230.22 and 72.26 is: 108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 230.22 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/230.22 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 230.22 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 16,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,634.55/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.41

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