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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.20, 231.06 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.20, 231.06 and 106.08 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.20 : 231.06 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.20/231.06 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.20x = 231.06 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.20x = 24,510.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,510.84/154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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