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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231.32 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231.32 and 108.45 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231.32 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231.32 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231.32 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 25,085.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,085.94/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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