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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231 and 80.94 is: 121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 18,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,697.14/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.35

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