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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 231.36 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 231.36 and 73.16 is: 109.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 231.36 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/231.36 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 231.36 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 16,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,926.30/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.63

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