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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.57, 232.01 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.57, 232.01 and 120.70 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.57 : 232.01 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.57/232.01 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.57x = 232.01 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.57x = 28,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,003.00/154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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