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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.43, 231.65 and 73.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.43, 231.65 and 73.25 is: 109.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.43 : 231.65 = 73.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.43/231.65 = 73.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.43x = 231.65 × 73.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.43x = 16,968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,968.36/154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.88

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