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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.49, 230.24 and 72.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.49, 230.24 and 72.29 is: 108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.49 : 230.24 = 72.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.49/230.24 = 72.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.49x = 230.24 × 72.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.49x = 16,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,642.90/153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.43

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