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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 232.04 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 232.04 and 73.54 is: 110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 232.04 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/232.04 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 232.04 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 17,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,064.22/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.36

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