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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 231.89 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 231.89 and 73.50 is: 110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 231.89 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/231.89 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 231.89 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 17,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,043.55/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.22

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