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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.42, 231.64 and 67.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.42, 231.64 and 67.74 is: 101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.42 : 231.64 = 67.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.42/231.64 = 67.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.42x = 231.64 × 67.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.42x = 15,691.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691.29/154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.61

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