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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.95, 232.29 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.95, 232.29 and 73.68 is: 110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.95 : 232.29 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.95/232.29 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.95x = 232.29 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.95x = 17,115.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,115.13/154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.46

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