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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 232.49 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 232.49 and 73.76 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 232.49 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/232.49 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 232.49 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 17,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146.93/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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