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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 230.72 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 230.72 and 80.80 is: 120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 230.72 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/230.72 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 230.72 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 18,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642.18/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.99

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