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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 231.68 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 231.68 and 73.20 is: 109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 231.68 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/231.68 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 231.68 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 16,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958.98/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.89

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