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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 230.57 and 72.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 230.57 and 72.57 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 230.57 = 72.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/230.57 = 72.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 230.57 × 72.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 16,732.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,732.46/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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