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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 232.10 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 232.10 and 113.98 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 232.10 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/232.10 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 232.10 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 26,454.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,454.76/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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