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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.84, 232.44 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.84, 232.44 and 119.04 is: 178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.84 : 232.44 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.84/232.44 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.84x = 232.44 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.84x = 27,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,669.66/154.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.70

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