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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 231.66 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 231.66 and 67.82 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 231.66 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/231.66 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 231.66 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 15,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,711.18/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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