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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 231.17 and 72.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 231.17 and 72.91 is: 109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 231.17 = 72.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/231.17 = 72.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 231.17 × 72.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 16,854.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,854.60/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.32

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