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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 230.72 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 230.72 and 105.12 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 230.72 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/230.72 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 230.72 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 24,253.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,253.29/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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