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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 231.51 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 231.51 and 120.12 is: 179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 231.51 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/231.51 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 231.51 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 27,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,808.98/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.95

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