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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 230.66 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 230.66 and 120.08 is: 179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 230.66 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/230.66 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 230.66 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 27,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,697.65/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.39

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