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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 231.75 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 231.75 and 73.35 is: 109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 231.75 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/231.75 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 231.75 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 16,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,998.86/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.98

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