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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 230.03 and 72.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 230.03 and 72.31 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 230.03 = 72.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/230.03 = 72.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 230.03 × 72.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 16,633.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633.11/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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