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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.09, 231.06 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.09, 231.06 and 105.42 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.09 : 231.06 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.09/231.06 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.09x = 231.06 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.09x = 24,358.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358.35/154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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