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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 232.35 and 67.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 232.35 and 67.08 is: 100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 232.35 = 67.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/232.35 = 67.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 232.35 × 67.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 15,586.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,586.04/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.63

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