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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 231.63 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 231.63 and 114.13 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 231.63 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/231.63 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 231.63 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 26,435.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,435.93/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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