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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 231.84 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 231.84 and 73.46 is: 110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 231.84 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/231.84 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 231.84 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 17,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,030.97/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.09

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