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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.66, 232.16 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.66, 232.16 and 120.44 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.66 : 232.16 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.66/232.16 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.66x = 232.16 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.66x = 27,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,961.35/154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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