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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 231.03 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 231.03 and 108.43 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 231.03 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/231.03 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 231.03 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 25,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,050.58/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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