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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.71, 231.12 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.71, 231.12 and 118.26 is: 176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.71 : 231.12 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.71/231.12 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.71x = 231.12 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.71x = 27,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332.25/154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.67

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