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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 231.68 and 105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 231.68 and 105.67 is: 158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 231.68 = 105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/231.68 = 105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 231.68 × 105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 24,481.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,481.63/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.57

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