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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 232.20 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 232.20 and 105.87 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 232.20 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/232.20 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 232.20 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 24,583.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,583.01/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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