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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 231.94 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 231.94 and 72.35 is: 108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 231.94 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/231.94 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 231.94 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 16,781.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781.11/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.52

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