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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 231.13 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 231.13 and 106.39 is: 159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 231.13 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/231.13 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 231.13 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 24,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589.92/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.21

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