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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.57, 231.96 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.57, 231.96 and 106.39 is: 159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.57 : 231.96 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.57/231.96 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.57x = 231.96 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.57x = 24,678.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,678.22/154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.66

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