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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.86, 230.60 and 72.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.86, 230.60 and 72.53 is: 108.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.86 : 230.60 = 72.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.86/230.60 = 72.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.86x = 230.60 × 72.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.86x = 16,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,723.90/153.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.70

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