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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 231.26 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 231.26 and 123.26 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 231.26 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/231.26 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 231.26 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 28,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,503.34/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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