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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 230.85 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 230.85 and 85.66 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 230.85 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/230.85 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 230.85 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 19,774.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,774.18/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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