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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.27, 231.25 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.27, 231.25 and 73.12 is: 109.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.27 : 231.25 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.27/231.25 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.27x = 231.25 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.27x = 16,909
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,909/154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.61

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