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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 231.69 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 231.69 and 108.82 is: 163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 231.69 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/231.69 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 231.69 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 25,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,212.51/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.24

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