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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 231.89 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 231.89 and 108.98 is: 163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 231.89 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/231.89 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 231.89 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 25,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,270.84/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.20

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