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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 230.94 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 230.94 and 72.83 is: 109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 230.94 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/230.94 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 230.94 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 16,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819.36/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.27

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