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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.15, 231.12 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.15, 231.12 and 73 is: 109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.15 : 231.12 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.15/231.12 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.15x = 231.12 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.15x = 16,871.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,871.76/154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.45

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