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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 231.12 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 231.12 and 68.52 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 231.12 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/231.12 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 231.12 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 15,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,836.34/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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