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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 231.34 and 67.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 231.34 and 67.57 is: 101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 231.34 = 67.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/231.34 = 67.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 231.34 × 67.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 15,630.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,630.32/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.31

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