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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 230.28 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 230.28 and 72.38 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 230.28 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/230.28 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 230.28 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 16,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,667.97/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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