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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.57, 231.78 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.57, 231.78 and 73.34 is: 109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.57 : 231.78 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.57/231.78 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.57x = 231.78 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.57x = 16,998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,998.75/154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.97

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