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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 230.63 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 230.63 and 153.72 is: 230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 230.63 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/230.63 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 230.63 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 35,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,451.68/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.63

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