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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 231.64 and 69.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 231.64 and 69.20 is: 103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 231.64 = 69.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/231.64 = 69.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 231.64 × 69.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 16,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,029.49/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.66

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