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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 231.79 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 231.79 and 73.42 is: 110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 231.79 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/231.79 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 231.79 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 17,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,018.02/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.08

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