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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.79, 232.29 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.79, 232.29 and 114.31 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.79 : 232.29 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.79/232.29 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.79x = 232.29 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.79x = 26,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,551.34/154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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