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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 231.36 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 231.36 and 82.08 is: 123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 231.36 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/231.36 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 231.36 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 18,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,990.03/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.18

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