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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 231.60 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 231.60 and 114.32 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 231.60 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/231.60 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 231.60 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 26,476.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,476.51/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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