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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 231.21 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 231.21 and 108.58 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 231.21 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/231.21 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 231.21 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 25,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,103.66/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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