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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.25, 231.48 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.25, 231.48 and 68.75 is: 103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.25 : 231.48 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.25/231.48 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.25x = 231.48 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.25x = 15,914.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,914.25/154.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.17

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