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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.78, 231.84 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.78, 231.84 and 73.56 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.78 : 231.84 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.78/231.84 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.78x = 231.84 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.78x = 17,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054.15/154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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