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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.72 and 39.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.72 and 39.82 is: 59.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.72 = 39.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.72 = 39.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.72 × 39.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 9,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,186.12/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.72

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