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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.70, 231.62 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.70, 231.62 and 103.23 is: 154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.70 : 231.62 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.70/231.62 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.70x = 231.62 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.70x = 23,909.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,909.62/154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.56

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