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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 231.28 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 231.28 and 118.24 is: 177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 231.28 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/231.28 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 231.28 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 27,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,346.55/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.67

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