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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.15, 231.23 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.15, 231.23 and 123.77 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.15 : 231.23 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.15/231.23 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.15x = 231.23 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.15x = 28,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,620.22/154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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