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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 231.50 and 73.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 231.50 and 73.25 is: 109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 231.50 = 73.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/231.50 = 73.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 231.50 × 73.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 16,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956.40/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.69

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