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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 231.54 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 231.54 and 113.54 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 231.54 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/231.54 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 231.54 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 26,289.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289.63/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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