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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 231.80 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 231.80 and 118.80 is: 177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 231.80 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/231.80 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 231.80 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 27,537.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537.25/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.84

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