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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 230.72 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 230.72 and 85.52 is: 128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 230.72 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/230.72 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 230.72 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 19,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,730.02/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.04

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