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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.27, 231.31 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.27, 231.31 and 106.21 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.27 : 231.31 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.27/231.31 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.27x = 231.31 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.27x = 24,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,567.44/154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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