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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 231.60 and 72.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 231.60 and 72.13 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 231.60 = 72.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/231.60 = 72.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 231.60 × 72.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 16,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,705.31/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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