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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 232.28 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 232.28 and 68.15 is: 102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 232.28 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/232.28 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 232.28 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 15,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,829.88/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.23

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