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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 231.60 and 73.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 231.60 and 73.31 is: 109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 231.60 = 73.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/231.60 = 73.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 231.60 × 73.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 16,978.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,978.23/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.97

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