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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 231.48 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 231.48 and 73.14 is: 109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 231.48 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/231.48 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 231.48 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 16,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,930.45/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.75

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