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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 231.63 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 231.63 and 81.88 is: 122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 231.63 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/231.63 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 231.63 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 18,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,965.86/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.96

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