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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.79, 230.41 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.79, 230.41 and 72.52 is: 108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.79 : 230.41 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.79/230.41 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.79x = 230.41 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.79x = 16,709.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,709.33/153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.65

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