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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 231.40 and 102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 231.40 and 102.85 is: 154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 231.40 = 102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/231.40 = 102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 231.40 × 102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 23,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799.49/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.37

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