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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 230.88 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 230.88 and 81.82 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 230.88 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/230.88 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 230.88 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 18,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,890.60/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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