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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 230.76 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 230.76 and 118.24 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 230.76 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/230.76 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 230.76 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 27,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,285.06/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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