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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 230.73 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 230.73 and 85.45 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 230.73 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/230.73 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 230.73 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 19,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,714.72/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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