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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.84, 230.80 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.84, 230.80 and 72.64 is: 108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.84 : 230.80 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.84/230.80 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.84x = 230.80 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.84x = 16,765.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,765.31/153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.98

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