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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.65, 231.98 and 67.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.65, 231.98 and 67.95 is: 101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.65 : 231.98 = 67.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.65/231.98 = 67.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.65x = 231.98 × 67.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.65x = 15,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,762.70/154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.93

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