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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 231.92 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 231.92 and 73.44 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 231.92 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/231.92 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 231.92 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 17,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032.20/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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