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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 231.48 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 231.48 and 72.14 is: 108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 231.48 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/231.48 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 231.48 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 16,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,698.97/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.11

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