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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.13, 230.79 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.13, 230.79 and 113.36 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.13 : 230.79 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.13/230.79 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.13x = 230.79 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.13x = 26,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,162.35/154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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