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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 230.31 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 230.31 and 72.40 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 230.31 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/230.31 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 230.31 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 16,674.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,674.44/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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