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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 231.53 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 231.53 and 73.35 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 231.53 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/231.53 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 231.53 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 16,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,982.36/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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