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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 231.98 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 231.98 and 103.37 is: 155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 231.98 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/231.98 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 231.98 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 23,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,978.10/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.08

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