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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 230.24 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 230.24 and 72.40 is: 108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 230.24 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/230.24 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 230.24 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 16,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669.38/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.61

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