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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 232.43 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 232.43 and 120.62 is: 180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 232.43 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/232.43 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 232.43 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 28,035.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,035.71/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.98

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