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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 231.80 and 103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 231.80 and 103.41 is: 154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 231.80 = 103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/231.80 = 103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 231.80 × 103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 23,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,969.92/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.90

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