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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 231.54 and 67.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 231.54 and 67.79 is: 101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 231.54 = 67.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/231.54 = 67.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 231.54 × 67.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 15,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,696.10/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.60

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