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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 231.06 and 67.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 231.06 and 67.42 is: 101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 231.06 = 67.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/231.06 = 67.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 231.06 × 67.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 15,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,578.61/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.07

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