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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 231.84 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 231.84 and 114.24 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 231.84 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/231.84 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 231.84 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 26,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,485.40/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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