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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 231.08 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 231.08 and 85.68 is: 128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 231.08 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/231.08 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 231.08 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 19,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798.93/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.46

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