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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231.48 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231.48 and 102.96 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231.48 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231.48 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231.48 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 23,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,833.18/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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