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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 231.60 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 231.60 and 73.26 is: 109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 231.60 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/231.60 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 231.60 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 16,967.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,967.02/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.83

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