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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 230.85 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 230.85 and 113.52 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 230.85 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/230.85 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 230.85 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 26,206.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206.09/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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