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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 230.85 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 230.85 and 119.67 is: 179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 230.85 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/230.85 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 230.85 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 27,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,625.82/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.23

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