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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 230.88 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 230.88 and 72.73 is: 109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 230.88 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/230.88 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 230.88 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 16,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,790.75/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.12

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