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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 231.22 and 120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 231.22 and 120.30 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 231.22 = 120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/231.22 = 120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 231.22 × 120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 27,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,815.77/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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