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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 231.48 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 231.48 and 73.22 is: 109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 231.48 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/231.48 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 231.48 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 16,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,948.97/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.67

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