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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 232.06 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 232.06 and 116.22 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 232.06 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/232.06 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 232.06 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 26,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968.27/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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