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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 231.25 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 231.25 and 103.20 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 231.25 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/231.25 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 231.25 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 23,865
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,865/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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