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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.09, 230.82 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.09, 230.82 and 81.91 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.09 : 230.82 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.09/230.82 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.09x = 230.82 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.09x = 18,906.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,906.47/154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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