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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 231.72 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 231.72 and 73.26 is: 109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 231.72 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/231.72 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 231.72 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 16,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,975.81/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.81

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