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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 231.66 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 231.66 and 114.06 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 231.66 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/231.66 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 231.66 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 26,423.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423.14/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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