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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 231.78 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 231.78 and 120.74 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 231.78 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/231.78 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 231.78 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 27,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,985.12/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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