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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 231.11 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 231.11 and 113.15 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 231.11 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/231.11 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 231.11 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 26,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,150.10/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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