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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 230.94 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 230.94 and 85.59 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 230.94 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/230.94 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 230.94 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 19,766.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,766.15/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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