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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 232.01 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 232.01 and 113.86 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 232.01 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/232.01 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 232.01 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 26,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,414.93/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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