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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 230.61 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 230.61 and 108.30 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 230.61 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/230.61 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 230.61 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 24,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,975.06/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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