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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 230.92 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 230.92 and 116.08 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 230.92 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/230.92 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 230.92 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 26,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,805.19/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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