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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 231.99 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 231.99 and 73.53 is: 110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 231.99 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/231.99 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 231.99 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 17,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058.22/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.20

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