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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 232.10 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 232.10 and 115.91 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 232.10 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/232.10 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 232.10 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 26,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,902.71/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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