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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 231.96 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 231.96 and 116.08 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 231.96 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/231.96 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 231.96 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 26,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,925.92/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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