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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 231.56 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 231.56 and 108.72 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 231.56 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/231.56 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 231.56 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 25,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,175.20/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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