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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.42, 231.71 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.42, 231.71 and 73.26 is: 109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.42 : 231.71 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.42/231.71 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.42x = 231.71 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.42x = 16,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,974.71/154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.93

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