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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 231.74 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 231.74 and 103.24 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 231.74 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/231.74 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 231.74 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 23,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,923.42/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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