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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 231.79 and 103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 231.79 and 103.36 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 231.79 = 103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/231.79 = 103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 231.79 × 103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 23,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,957.31/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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