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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 230.94 and 72.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 230.94 and 72.85 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 230.94 = 72.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/230.94 = 72.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 230.94 × 72.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 16,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,823.98/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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