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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.25, 230.97 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.25, 230.97 and 121.47 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.25 : 230.97 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.25/230.97 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.25x = 230.97 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.25x = 28,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,055.52/154.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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