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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 231.58 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 231.58 and 116.07 is: 174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 231.58 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/231.58 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 231.58 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 26,880.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,880.07/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.11

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