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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 231.29 and 73.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 231.29 and 73.01 is: 109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 231.29 = 73.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/231.29 = 73.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 231.29 × 73.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 16,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,886.48/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.52

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