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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 230.93 and 55.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 230.93 and 55.13 is: 82.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 230.93 = 55.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/230.93 = 55.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 230.93 × 55.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 12,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,729.74/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.66

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