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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 230.97 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 230.97 and 71.88 is: 107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 230.97 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/230.97 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 230.97 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 16,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602.12/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.74

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