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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 230.91 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 230.91 and 81.74 is: 122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 230.91 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/230.91 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 230.91 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 18,874.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,874.58/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.48

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