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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.77, 232.17 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.77, 232.17 and 73.59 is: 110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.77 : 232.17 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.77/232.17 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.77x = 232.17 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.77x = 17,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,085.39/154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.40

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