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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.77, 231.85 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.77, 231.85 and 73.69 is: 110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.77 : 231.85 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.77/231.85 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.77x = 231.85 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.77x = 17,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,084.66/154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.39

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