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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.25, 231.49 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.25, 231.49 and 102.99 is: 154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.25 : 231.49 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.25/231.49 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.25x = 231.49 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.25x = 23,841.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,841.16/154.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.56

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