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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 230.70 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 230.70 and 72.66 is: 109.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 230.70 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/230.70 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 230.70 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 16,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,762.66/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.00

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