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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 231.58 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 231.58 and 108.62 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 231.58 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/231.58 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 231.58 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 25,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,153.72/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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