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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 232.68 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 232.68 and 114.48 is: 172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 232.68 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/232.68 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 232.68 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 26,637.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,637.21/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.07

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