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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 231.80 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 231.80 and 105.84 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 231.80 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/231.80 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 231.80 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 24,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,533.18/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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