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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 232.11 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 232.11 and 72.48 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 232.11 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/232.11 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 232.11 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 16,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,823.33/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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