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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 230.88 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 230.88 and 116.16 is: 174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 230.88 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/230.88 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 230.88 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 26,819.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,819.02/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.24

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