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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.62, 230.30 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.62, 230.30 and 72.50 is: 108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.62 : 230.30 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.62/230.30 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.62x = 230.30 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.62x = 16,696.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,696.75/153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.69

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