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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.97, 232.34 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.97, 232.34 and 73.87 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.97 : 232.34 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.97/232.34 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.97x = 232.34 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.97x = 17,162.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162.42/154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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