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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 231.54 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 231.54 and 116.34 is: 173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 231.54 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/231.54 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 231.54 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 26,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,937.36/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.98

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