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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.99, 232.22 and 103.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.99, 232.22 and 103.51 is: 155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.99 : 232.22 = 103.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.99/232.22 = 103.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.99x = 232.22 × 103.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.99x = 24,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036.57/154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.08

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