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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 231 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 231 and 118.32 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 231 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/231 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 231 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 27,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,331.92/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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