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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.30, 231.25 and 73.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.30, 231.25 and 73.03 is: 109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.30 : 231.25 = 73.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.30/231.25 = 73.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.30x = 231.25 × 73.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.30x = 16,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,888.19/154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.45

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