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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 231.96 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 231.96 and 116.24 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 231.96 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/231.96 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 231.96 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 26,962.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,962.31/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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