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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 229.95 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 229.95 and 72.12 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 229.95 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/229.95 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 229.95 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 16,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583.99/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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