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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 231.54 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 231.54 and 118.24 is: 177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 231.54 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/231.54 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 231.54 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 27,377.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,377.29/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.08

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