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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 231.63 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 231.63 and 115.73 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 231.63 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/231.63 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 231.63 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 26,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,806.25/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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