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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.29, 231.33 and 67.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.29, 231.33 and 67.62 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.29 : 231.33 = 67.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.29/231.33 = 67.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.29x = 231.33 × 67.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.29x = 15,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,642.53/154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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