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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 231.90 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 231.90 and 103.60 is: 155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 231.90 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/231.90 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 231.90 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 24,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,024.84/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.12

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