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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 230.94 and 81.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 230.94 and 81.85 is: 122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 230.94 = 81.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/230.94 = 81.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 230.94 × 81.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 18,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,900.88/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.73

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