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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.76 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.76 and 72.62 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.76 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.76 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.76 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 16,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,757.79/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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