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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 231.78 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 231.78 and 73.38 is: 110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 231.78 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/231.78 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 231.78 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 17,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,008.02/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.08

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