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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 230.86 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 230.86 and 85.42 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 230.86 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/230.86 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 230.86 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 19,720.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,720.46/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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