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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 231.82 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 231.82 and 118.59 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 231.82 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/231.82 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 231.82 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 27,491.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,491.53/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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