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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 232.04 and 73.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 232.04 and 73.51 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 232.04 = 73.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/232.04 = 73.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 232.04 × 73.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 17,056.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,056.89/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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