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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 230.82 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 230.82 and 121.57 is: 182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 230.82 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/230.82 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 230.82 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 28,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,059.75/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.05

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