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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 231.54 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 231.54 and 105.58 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 231.54 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/231.54 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 231.54 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 24,445.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,445.99/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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