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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 231.80 and 114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 231.80 and 114.26 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 231.80 = 114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/231.80 = 114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 231.80 × 114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 26,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483.74/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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