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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.52, 231.76 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.52, 231.76 and 69 is: 103.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.52 : 231.76 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.52/231.76 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.52x = 231.76 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.52x = 15,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991.44/154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.49

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