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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 231.49 and 67.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 231.49 and 67.74 is: 101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 231.49 = 67.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/231.49 = 67.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 231.49 × 67.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 15,680.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,680.35/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.60

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