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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 232.01 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 232.01 and 68.17 is: 102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 232.01 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/232.01 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 232.01 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 15,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,815.62/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.16

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