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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 231.55 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 231.55 and 108.53 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 231.55 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/231.55 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 231.55 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 25,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,131.04/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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