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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 231.04 and 80.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 231.04 and 80.81 is: 121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 231.04 = 80.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/231.04 = 80.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 231.04 × 80.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 18,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,670.34/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.23

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