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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 230.73 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 230.73 and 72.72 is: 109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 230.73 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/230.73 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 230.73 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 16,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778.69/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.02

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