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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 230.94 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 230.94 and 123.72 is: 185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 230.94 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/230.94 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 230.94 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 28,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,571.90/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.36

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