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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.95, 231.91 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.95, 231.91 and 108.44 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.95 : 231.91 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.95/231.91 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.95x = 231.91 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.95x = 25,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,148.37/154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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