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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 232.23 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 232.23 and 103.59 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 232.23 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/232.23 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 232.23 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 24,056.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,056.71/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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