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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.15, 230.91 and 73.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.15, 230.91 and 73.06 is: 109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.15 : 230.91 = 73.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.15/230.91 = 73.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.15x = 230.91 × 73.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.15x = 16,870.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,870.28/154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.44

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