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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 232.49 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 232.49 and 114.46 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 232.49 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/232.49 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 232.49 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 26,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,610.81/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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