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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 231.72 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 231.72 and 115.86 is: 173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 231.72 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/231.72 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 231.72 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 26,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,847.08/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.77

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