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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.73, 231.82 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.73, 231.82 and 108.88 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.73 : 231.82 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.73/231.82 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.73x = 231.82 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.73x = 25,239.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,239.71/154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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