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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 232.40 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 232.40 and 73.72 is: 110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 232.40 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/232.40 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 232.40 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 17,132.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,132.53/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.63

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