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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.67, 230.16 and 72.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.67, 230.16 and 72.34 is: 108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.67 : 230.16 = 72.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.67/230.16 = 72.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.67x = 230.16 × 72.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.67x = 16,649.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,649.77/153.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.35

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