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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 231.51 and 102.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 231.51 and 102.95 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 231.51 = 102.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/231.51 = 102.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 231.51 × 102.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 23,834.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,834.77/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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