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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 230.88 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 230.88 and 115.52 is: 173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 230.88 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/230.88 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 230.88 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 26,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,671.26/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.01

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