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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 230.91 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 230.91 and 72.81 is: 109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 230.91 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/230.91 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 230.91 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 16,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,812.56/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.16

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