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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 231.54 and 116.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 231.54 and 116.29 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 231.54 = 116.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/231.54 = 116.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 231.54 × 116.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 26,925.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,925.79/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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