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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 232.20 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 232.20 and 106.74 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 232.20 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/232.20 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 232.20 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 24,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,785.03/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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