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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.33, 231.31 and 67.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.33, 231.31 and 67.66 is: 101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.33 : 231.31 = 67.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.33/231.31 = 67.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.33x = 231.31 × 67.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.33x = 15,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,650.43/154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.41

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