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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 231.06 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 231.06 and 118.24 is: 176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 231.06 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/231.06 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 231.06 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 27,320.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,320.53/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.99

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