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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 231 and 72.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 231 and 72.80 is: 109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 231 = 72.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/231 = 72.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 231 × 72.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 16,816.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,816.80/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.25

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