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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 231.60 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 231.60 and 118.36 is: 177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 231.60 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/231.60 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 231.60 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 27,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,411.02/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.53

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