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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.97, 232.49 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.97, 232.49 and 73.82 is: 110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.97 : 232.49 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.97/232.49 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.97x = 232.49 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.97x = 17,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,161.43/154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.74

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