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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 231.62 and 67.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 231.62 and 67.70 is: 101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 231.62 = 67.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/231.62 = 67.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 231.62 × 67.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 15,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,680.67/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.60

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