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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 232.13 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 232.13 and 116.24 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 232.13 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/232.13 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 232.13 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 26,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,981.92/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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