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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 231.24 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 231.24 and 73.04 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 231.24 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/231.24 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 231.24 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 16,889.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,889.77/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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