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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.66, 232.08 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.66, 232.08 and 114.16 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.66 : 232.08 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.66/232.08 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.66x = 232.08 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.66x = 26,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,494.25/154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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