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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 231.48 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 231.48 and 102.74 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 231.48 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/231.48 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 231.48 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 23,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,781.10/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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