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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 231.51 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 231.51 and 118.04 is: 176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 231.51 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/231.51 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 231.51 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 27,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,327.44/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.75

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