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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 231.92 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 231.92 and 68.02 is: 101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 231.92 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/231.92 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 231.92 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 15,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,775.20/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.99

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