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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 231.33 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 231.33 and 102.83 is: 154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 231.33 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/231.33 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 231.33 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 23,787.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,787.92/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.09

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