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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 232.34 and 69.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 232.34 and 69.38 is: 104.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 232.34 = 69.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/232.34 = 69.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 232.34 × 69.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 16,118.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,118.59/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.03

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