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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 230.88 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 230.88 and 81.88 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 230.88 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/230.88 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 230.88 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 18,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,904.45/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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