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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.19, 231.42 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.19, 231.42 and 73.07 is: 109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.19 : 231.42 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.19/231.42 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.19x = 231.42 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.19x = 16,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,909.86/154.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.67

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