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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.27, 231.08 and 72.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.27, 231.08 and 72.07 is: 107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.27 : 231.08 = 72.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.27/231.08 = 72.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.27x = 231.08 × 72.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.27x = 16,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,654.97/154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.96

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