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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 230.58 and 72.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 230.58 and 72.57 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 230.58 = 72.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/230.58 = 72.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 230.58 × 72.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 16,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,733.19/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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