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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.05, 230.90 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.05, 230.90 and 85.55 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.05 : 230.90 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.05/230.90 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.05x = 230.90 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.05x = 19,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,751.91/154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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