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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 231.02 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 231.02 and 113.07 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 231.02 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/231.02 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 231.02 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 26,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,121.43/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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