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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.27, 231.50 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.27, 231.50 and 85.79 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.27 : 231.50 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.27/231.50 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.27x = 231.50 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.27x = 19,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,858.80/154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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