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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 231.11 and 116.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 231.11 and 116.00 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 231.11 = 116.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/231.11 = 116.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 231.11 × 116.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 26,808.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,808.33/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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