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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 231.50 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 231.50 and 120.32 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 231.50 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/231.50 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 231.50 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 27,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,854.08/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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