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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 231.56 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 231.56 and 108.60 is: 162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 231.56 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/231.56 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 231.56 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 25,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,147.42/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.77

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