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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 231.32 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 231.32 and 108.64 is: 162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 231.32 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/231.32 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 231.32 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 25,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,130.21/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.77

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