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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 231.53 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 231.53 and 115.66 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 231.53 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/231.53 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 231.53 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 26,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,779.28/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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