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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.57, 232 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.57, 232 and 73.47 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.57 : 232 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.57/232 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.57x = 232 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.57x = 17,043.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,043.88/154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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