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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 230.94 and 107.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 230.94 and 107.78 is: 161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 230.94 = 107.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/230.94 = 107.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 230.94 × 107.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 24,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,889.56/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.44

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