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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 231.10 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 231.10 and 108.47 is: 162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 231.10 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/231.10 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 231.10 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 25,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067.72/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.67

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