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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.33, 231.28 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.33, 231.28 and 102.16 is: 153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.33 : 231.28 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.33/231.28 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.33x = 231.28 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.33x = 23,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627.56/154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.10

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