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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 231.12 and 71.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 231.12 and 71.75 is: 107.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 231.12 = 71.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/231.12 = 71.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 231.12 × 71.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 16,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583.44/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.64

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