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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 231.20 and 67.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 231.20 and 67.54 is: 101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 231.20 = 67.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/231.20 = 67.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 231.20 × 67.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 15,615.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,615.25/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.21

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