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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 231.01 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 231.01 and 72.83 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 231.01 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/231.01 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 231.01 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 16,824.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,824.46/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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