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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 231.24 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 231.24 and 81.96 is: 122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 231.24 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/231.24 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 231.24 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 18,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,952.43/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.99

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