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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 230.88 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 230.88 and 113.46 is: 169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 230.88 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/230.88 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 230.88 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 26,195.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,195.64/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.81

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