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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 232.22 and 69.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 232.22 and 69.25 is: 103.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 232.22 = 69.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/232.22 = 69.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 232.22 × 69.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 16,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,081.24/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.92

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