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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.19, 230.97 and 115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.19, 230.97 and 115.72 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.19 : 230.97 = 115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.19/230.97 = 115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.19x = 230.97 × 115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.19x = 26,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,727.85/154.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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