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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 231.68 and 67.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 231.68 and 67.97 is: 101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 231.68 = 67.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/231.68 = 67.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 231.68 × 67.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 15,748.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,748.04/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.88

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