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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 231.18 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 231.18 and 113.76 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 231.18 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/231.18 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 231.18 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 26,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,299.04/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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