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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 231.44 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 231.44 and 109.13 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 231.44 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/231.44 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 231.44 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 25,255.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,255.34/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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