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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 231.21 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 231.21 and 120.07 is: 179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 231.21 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/231.21 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 231.21 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 27,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,761.38/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.71

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