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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 231.48 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 231.48 and 113.94 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 231.48 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/231.48 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 231.48 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 26,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374.83/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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