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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 231.27 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 231.27 and 82.18 is: 123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 231.27 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/231.27 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 231.27 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 19,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,004.88/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.27

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