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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 231.15 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 231.15 and 113.43 is: 169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 231.15 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/231.15 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 231.15 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 26,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220.64/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.67

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