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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 232.01 and 73.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 232.01 and 73.65 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 232.01 = 73.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/232.01 = 73.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 232.01 × 73.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 17,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,087.54/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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