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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 231.06 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 231.06 and 81.98 is: 122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 231.06 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/231.06 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 231.06 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 18,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,942.30/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.87

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