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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.65, 348.63 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.65, 348.63 and 102.54 is: 153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.65 : 348.63 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.65/348.63 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.65x = 348.63 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.65x = 35,748.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,748.52/232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.66

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