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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 154.08 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 154.08 and 116.70 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 154.08 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/154.08 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 154.08 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 17,981.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981.14/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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