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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 231.01 and 71.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 231.01 and 71.85 is: 107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 231.01 = 71.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/231.01 = 71.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 231.01 × 71.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 16,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598.07/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.67

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