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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 231.84 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 231.84 and 108.68 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 231.84 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/231.84 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 231.84 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 25,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,196.37/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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