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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 232.13 and 72.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 232.13 and 72.39 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 232.13 = 72.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/232.13 = 72.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 232.13 × 72.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 16,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,803.53/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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