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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 230.37 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 230.37 and 124.92 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 230.37 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/230.37 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 230.37 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 28,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,777.82/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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