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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.00, 230.82 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.00, 230.82 and 72.66 is: 108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.00 : 230.82 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.00/230.82 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.00x = 230.82 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.00x = 16,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771.97/154.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.91

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