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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 230.95 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 230.95 and 108.46 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 230.95 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/230.95 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 230.95 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 25,049.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049.91/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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