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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 231.12 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 231.12 and 84.74 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 231.12 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/231.12 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 231.12 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 19,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585.11/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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