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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 231.63 and 73.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 231.63 and 73.23 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 231.63 = 73.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/231.63 = 73.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 231.63 × 73.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 16,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,962.26/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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