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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 231.85 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 231.85 and 103.34 is: 154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 231.85 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/231.85 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 231.85 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 23,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,957.96/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.70

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