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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 231.84 and 67.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 231.84 and 67.86 is: 101.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 231.84 = 67.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/231.84 = 67.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 231.84 × 67.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 15,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,732.66/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.82

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