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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 232.07 and 73.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 232.07 and 73.57 is: 110.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 232.07 = 73.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/232.07 = 73.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 232.07 × 73.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 17,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,073.39/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.37

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