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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 230.58 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 230.58 and 99.65 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 230.58 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/230.58 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 230.58 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 22,977.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,977.87/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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