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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 231.08 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 231.08 and 72.90 is: 109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 231.08 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/231.08 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 231.08 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 16,845.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,845.37/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.39

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