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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 231.86 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 231.86 and 103.55 is: 155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 231.86 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/231.86 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 231.86 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 24,008.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,008.20/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.01

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