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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 230.46 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 230.46 and 113.20 is: 169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 230.46 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/230.46 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 230.46 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 26,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,088.07/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.34

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