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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 231.93 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 231.93 and 73.43 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 231.93 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/231.93 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 231.93 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 17,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,029.46/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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