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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 230.88 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 230.88 and 72.74 is: 109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 230.88 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/230.88 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 230.88 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 16,794.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,794.21/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.05

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