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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 232.07 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 232.07 and 116.27 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 232.07 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/232.07 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 232.07 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 26,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,981.91/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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