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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 231.09 and 81.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 231.09 and 81.93 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 231.09 = 81.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/231.09 = 81.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 231.09 × 81.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 18,933.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,933.20/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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