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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.43, 231.68 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.43, 231.68 and 73.27 is: 109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.43 : 231.68 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.43/231.68 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.43x = 231.68 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.43x = 16,975.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,975.19/154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.92

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