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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 231.30 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 231.30 and 73.11 is: 109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 231.30 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/231.30 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 231.30 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 16,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,910.34/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.62

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