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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 230.72 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 230.72 and 117.70 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 230.72 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/230.72 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 230.72 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 27,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,155.74/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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