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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 231.17 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 231.17 and 85.59 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 231.17 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/231.17 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 231.17 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 19,785.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,785.41/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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