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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.15, 230.88 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.15, 230.88 and 123.55 is: 185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.15 : 230.88 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.15/230.88 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.15x = 230.88 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.15x = 28,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,524.72/154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.04

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