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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 231.19 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 231.19 and 72.97 is: 109.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 231.19 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/231.19 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 231.19 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 16,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,869.93/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.37

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