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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 232.27 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 232.27 and 68.15 is: 102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 232.27 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/232.27 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 232.27 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 15,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,829.20/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.26

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