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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 231.81 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 231.81 and 118.55 is: 177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 231.81 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/231.81 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 231.81 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 27,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,481.08/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.40

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