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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 232.32 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 232.32 and 73.73 is: 110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 232.32 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/232.32 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 232.32 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 17,128.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,128.95/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.60

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