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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 232.09 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 232.09 and 116.11 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 232.09 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/232.09 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 232.09 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 26,947.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,947.97/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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