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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.30, 231.67 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.30, 231.67 and 108.94 is: 163.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.30 : 231.67 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.30/231.67 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.30x = 231.67 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.30x = 25,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,238.13/154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.57

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