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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 231.03 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 231.03 and 68.50 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 231.03 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/231.03 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 231.03 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 15,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,825.56/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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