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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 230.52 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 230.52 and 72.60 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 230.52 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/230.52 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 230.52 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 16,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,735.75/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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