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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 231.48 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 231.48 and 113.52 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 231.48 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/231.48 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 231.48 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 26,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,277.61/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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