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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 231.03 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 231.03 and 113.49 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 231.03 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/231.03 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 231.03 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 26,219.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,219.59/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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