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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 231.39 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 231.39 and 103.01 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 231.39 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/231.39 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 231.39 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 23,835.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,835.48/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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