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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 232.38 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 232.38 and 73.68 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 232.38 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/232.38 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 232.38 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 17,121.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,121.76/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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