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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.57, 230.31 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.57, 230.31 and 72.36 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.57 : 230.31 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.57/230.31 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.57x = 230.31 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.57x = 16,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664.87/153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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