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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 232.00 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 232.00 and 71.28 is: 106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 232.00 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/232.00 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 232.00 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 16,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,536.78/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.90

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