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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.78, 232.02 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.78, 232.02 and 118.86 is: 178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.78 : 232.02 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.78/232.02 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.78x = 232.02 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.78x = 27,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,577.90/154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.17

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