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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 231.91 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 231.91 and 68.02 is: 101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 231.91 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/231.91 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 231.91 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 15,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,774.52/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.98

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