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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 231.03 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 231.03 and 72.92 is: 109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 231.03 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/231.03 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 231.03 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 16,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,845.78/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.38

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