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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 231.08 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 231.08 and 120.02 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 231.08 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/231.08 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 231.08 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 27,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,734.22/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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