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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.42, 231.69 and 108.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.42, 231.69 and 108.61 is: 162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.42 : 231.69 = 108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.42/231.69 = 108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.42x = 231.69 × 108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.42x = 25,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,163.85/154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.96

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