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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 231.76 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 231.76 and 115.50 is: 173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 231.76 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/231.76 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 231.76 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 26,768.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,768.28/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.37

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