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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 230.33 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 230.33 and 72.43 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 230.33 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/230.33 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 230.33 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 16,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,682.41/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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