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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.21, 230.88 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.21, 230.88 and 102.73 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.21 : 230.88 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.21/230.88 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.21x = 230.88 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.21x = 23,718.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,718.30/154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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