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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 230.90 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 230.90 and 105.27 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 230.90 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/230.90 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 230.90 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 24,306.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,306.32/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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