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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 232.31 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 232.31 and 106.63 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 232.31 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/232.31 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 232.31 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 24,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,769.52/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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