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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.20, 230.96 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.20, 230.96 and 113.50 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.20 : 230.96 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.20/230.96 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.20x = 230.96 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.20x = 26,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,213.96/154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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