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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.76, 232.20 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.76, 232.20 and 73.49 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.76 : 232.20 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.76/232.20 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.76x = 232.20 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.76x = 17,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063.22/154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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