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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 231.73 and 103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 231.73 and 103.21 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 231.73 = 103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/231.73 = 103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 231.73 × 103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 23,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,916.02/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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