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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 231.03 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 231.03 and 102.66 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 231.03 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/231.03 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 231.03 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 23,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,717.54/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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