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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 230.92 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 230.92 and 105.31 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 230.92 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/230.92 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 230.92 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 24,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,318.19/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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