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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 232.16 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 232.16 and 73.55 is: 110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 232.16 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/232.16 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 232.16 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 17,075.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,075.37/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.36

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