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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 232.49 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 232.49 and 68.26 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 232.49 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/232.49 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 232.49 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 15,870.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,870.28/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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