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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.96, 232.54 and 73.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.96, 232.54 and 73.81 is: 110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.96 : 232.54 = 73.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.96/232.54 = 73.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.96x = 232.54 × 73.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.96x = 17,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162.61/154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.76

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