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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 231.63 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 231.63 and 115.93 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 231.63 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/231.63 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 231.63 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 26,852.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,852.87/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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