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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.30, 231.34 and 67.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.30, 231.34 and 67.62 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.30 : 231.34 = 67.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.30/231.34 = 67.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.30x = 231.34 × 67.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.30x = 15,643.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,643.21/154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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