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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 231.16 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 231.16 and 73.02 is: 109.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 231.16 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/231.16 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 231.16 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 16,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,879.30/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.53

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