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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 231.80 and 73.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 231.80 and 73.36 is: 110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 231.80 = 73.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/231.80 = 73.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 231.80 × 73.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 17,003.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,003.78/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.09

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