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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 231.75 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 231.75 and 103.16 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 231.75 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/231.75 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 231.75 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 23,906.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,906.17/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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