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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 231 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 231 and 123.44 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 231 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/231 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 231 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 28,513.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,513.49/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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