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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 231.66 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 231.66 and 73.44 is: 110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 231.66 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/231.66 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 231.66 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 17,013.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,013.11/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.16

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