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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.13, 231.24 and 72.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.13, 231.24 and 72.89 is: 109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.13 : 231.24 = 72.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.13/231.24 = 72.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.13x = 231.24 × 72.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.13x = 16,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,855.08/154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.36

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