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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 231 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 231 and 115.64 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 231 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/231 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 231 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 26,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,712.84/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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