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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 232.32 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 232.32 and 68.22 is: 102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 232.32 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/232.32 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 232.32 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 15,848.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,848.87/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.30

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