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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.09, 231.14 and 72.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.09, 231.14 and 72.89 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.09 : 231.14 = 72.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.09/231.14 = 72.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.09x = 231.14 × 72.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.09x = 16,847.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,847.79/154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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