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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.19, 231.22 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.19, 231.22 and 119.99 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.19 : 231.22 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.19/231.22 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.19x = 231.22 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.19x = 27,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,744.82/154.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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