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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 231.24 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 231.24 and 120.12 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 231.24 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/231.24 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 231.24 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 27,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,776.55/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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