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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 232.03 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 232.03 and 109.10 is: 163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 232.03 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/232.03 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 232.03 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 25,314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,314.47/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.60

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