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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 231.89 and 72.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 231.89 and 72.34 is: 108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 231.89 = 72.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/231.89 = 72.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 231.89 × 72.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 16,775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,775.29/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.50

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