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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 230.76 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 230.76 and 119.79 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 230.76 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/230.76 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 230.76 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 27,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,642.74/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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