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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 232.26 and 109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 232.26 and 109.26 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 232.26 = 109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/232.26 = 109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 232.26 × 109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 25,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,376.73/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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