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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 231.93 and 109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 231.93 and 109.06 is: 163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 231.93 = 109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/231.93 = 109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 231.93 × 109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 25,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,294.29/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.39

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