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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 231.84 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 231.84 and 106.44 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 231.84 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/231.84 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 231.84 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 24,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,677.05/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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